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169a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 47
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 169a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

169a is an end-of-terrace house in Farnworth, Bolton, Bolton (BL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). At 105 m² this is the 16th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–160 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 21 units on file.

Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 116.9% above the 2019 sale of £66,400. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£59/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £66,400.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

169a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E47
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 169a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

169a has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

169a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£66,400

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2019Most recent

    £66,400

    +10.7%

  2. 10 April 2019

    £60,000

    +27.7%over 21 years

  3. 2 April 1998

    £47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL4 0BT: £112,500 (2025–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 169a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£150k

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£150k

1 Ennerdale Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0PX

3 bed
£155k

1 Carnation Road, Farnworth

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3 bed
£157k

1 Finch Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0QS

3 bed
£160k

1 Beech Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AT

£164k

1 Central Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0AR

3 bed
£120k

1 Eskdale Grove, Farnworth

BL4 0QF

£177k

1 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth

BL4 0EJ

3 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bolton district page.
Full Bolton report

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hawthorne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL4 0BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL4 0BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL4 0BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 169a, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.